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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
8
Washington men describe a rolling method to sharpen discs claiming a better edge and longer life. The device, developed with two sons, has expanded this summer beyond Washington county into the Amana colonies.
Shower chances top the hogs with a $20.00 weather note. Tonight will be warmer with showers possible. Partly cloudy and warmer conditions are expected tomorrow with scattered showers.
In Benton county and beyond, the Ward rolling blade machine gains notice as Mr. Ward notes first unit sent to Russia and patent plans. He cites practical design, adjustability, and ongoing development for larger scale production while stressing the device’s unique renewal function.
The Ward family continues to plug along in the farm implement trade, reporting satisfactory financial results and a worthwhile ongoing operation. They express contentment with current prospects and confidence in the future.
A catalog of common household supplies appears, including light bulbs electric fuses mucilage glue machine oil furniture polish floor wax work gloves fly spray ribbon and swatters flashlight batteries paper napkins stamps envelopes pencils crayons tape and related items.
Joyce Gault of Washington county attended the 4-H girls convention at Ames last week and was among eight state candidates for office. She served as discussion leader, was interviewed on WOL by Dale Williams, sang on air during March of Gifts, and performed piano pieces at a reception.
Art Pratt spoke at the Rotary Club about bantams, noting his national reputation in bantam show birds. He displayed six bantam pairs and described seventy five bantress breeds and varieties, highlighting a prize-winning bird and the hobby’s growth as a business for sale across the United States.
Dinner guests attended by Mrs Mary Packer at the Merle Twinaw residence on Sunday. The brief item notes social activity and local hospitality within a family or neighborhood context.
Mr Pratt spoke on a three year fancier career path with steps to enter operate and exit. Ed Huff MMe Lellan store manager was welcomed as a Rotary member and Dr John J Shepard of Marion Iowa attended as a guest of J C Holbert. The club's next meeting will be an outdoor event to view the Rock Island cut off work south of the city.
China and India, home to about 40 percent of humanity, account for only 2 percent of world manufacturing and 8.4 percent of imports of manufactured goods. The note highlights the imbalance between population and global production participation.
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